Proverbs 17:14-20

¹⁴The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

¹⁵He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, Even they both are abomination to the Lord.

¹⁶Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool To get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

¹⁷A friend loveth at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

¹⁹He loveth transgression that loveth strife: And he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

²⁰He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.